Liechtenstein

The Principality of Liechtenstein /ˈlɪktənstaɪn/ (help·info) (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein, ˈfʏʁstəntuːm ˈliçtənʃtaɪn (help·info)) is a doubly landlocked alpine microstate in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and by Austria to the east. Its size is just over 160 km² with an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz, the biggest city is Schaan.

Liechtenstein is the smallest German-speaking country in the world. It is a constitutional monarchy divided into 11 municipalities. Much of Liechtenstein's terrain is mountainous, making it a winter sports destination. Many cultivated fields and small farms characterize its landscape both in the north (Unterland) and in the south (Oberland). The country has a strong financial sector and has been identified as a tax haven. It is a member of the European Free Trade Agreement. Liechtenstein is not part of the European Union and has shown no interest in joining.

Contents

• 1 History
• 2 Government functions
  • 2.1 New constitution
  • 2.2 Honorary Consuls
• 3 Geography
• 4 Economy
• 5 Taxation
• 6 Demographics
• 7 Transport
• 8 Culture
• 9 Sports
• 10 Military
• 11 See also
• 12 References
• 13 Sources
• 14 External link

Principality of Liechtenstein Fürstentum Liechtenstein
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Für Gott, Fürst und Vaterland For God, Prince and Fatherland
Anthem: Oben am jungen Rhein "Up on the Young Rhine"
Location of Liechtenstein (green) on the European continent (dark grey) — [Legend]
Capital		Vaduz 47°08.5′N 9°31.4′E / 47.1417°N 9.5233°E / 47.1417; 9.5233
Largest city		Schaan
Official languages		German
Demonym		Liechtensteinian, locally Liechtensteiner/in
Government		Parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy
-	Prince	Hans-Adam II
-	Regent	Alois
-	Prime Minister	Klaus Tschütscher
-	Landtag Speaker	Arthur Brunhart
Independence as principality
-	Treaty of Pressburg	1806
-	Independence from the German Confederation	1866
Area
-	Total	162 km2 (210th) 62 sq mi
-	Water (%)	negligible
Population
-	2007 estimate	35,322[1] (204th)
-	2000 census	33,307
-	Density	221/km2 (52nd) 571/sq mi
GDP (PPP)		2007 estimate
-	Total	$4.16 billion[2]
-	Per capita	$118,000[2] (1st)
GDP (nominal)		2007 estimate
-	Total	$4.993 billion[2]
-	Per capita	$141,357[1][2] (1st)
Currency		Liechtenstein frank, Swiss franc (CHF)
Time zone		CET (UTC+1)
-	Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Drives on the		right
Internet TLD		.li
Calling code		423